Recruiter

Join the Velocity Team! Bring your unique talents and fresh perspective to Velocity Resource Group. We’re looking for motivated, early-to-mid career recruiting professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy in-office environment and are eager to make an immediate impact. At Velocity, we pursue excellence every day and we’re excited to partner with talent who share that mindset. About Us Velocity Resource Group is a recruiting solutions company that leverages a global workforce to deliver qualified candidate resumes overnight. Our disciplined, data-driven approach to sourcing, pre-screening, and recruiting efficiency provides a strategic advantage to organizations seeking top talent quickly and cost-effectively. We are headquartered in Tampa, FL, with an Asian headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, and satellite offices in Chicago, IL, and Milwaukee, WI. Our innovative recruiting model places us at the forefront of modern talent acquisition. The Role As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will represent Velocity and engage directly with candidates on behalf of our clients. This role is performed on-site in the Velocity headquarter office in Tampa, FL and focuses on high-volume candidate outreach and qualification through inbound and outbound calls, resume reviews, and applicant tracking system updates. Our clients span across healthcare, manufacturing, IT, and more ensuring a dynamic, engaging workload. This is an excellent opportunity for recruiters looking to build experience, sharpen sourcing and screening skills, and contribute meaningfully to a collaborative, in-person team environment. The Ideal Candidate You are personable, resilient, and comfortable speaking with candidates over the phone. You handle rejection professionally and remain pleasantly persistent. You’re detail-oriented, goal-driven, and energized by metrics and results. You thrive working on-site with a team, value real-time collaboration, and are willing to research roles, clients, and candidates as needed to support collective success. Essential Duties • Qualify candidates for open job opportunities efficiently and professionally • Conduct inbound and outbound candidate outreach • Overcome candidate objections and address concerns • Answer candidate questions regarding job opportunities and hiring processes • Review inbound resumes within Velocity’s internal applicant tracking system • Accurately document candidate information and screening notes Qualifications • 1 year to 3 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, call center, sales or customer service roles • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred (or equivalent professional experience) • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Comfortable with high-volume phone-based work • Ability and willingness to work in-office on a consistent schedule • Solid computer skills, grammar, and multitasking ability • Strong attention to detail, time management, and decision-making skills • Demonstrated reliability and professionalism Core Competencies • Customer Focus – Committed to positive candidate and client experiences • Communication – Clearly conveys information across multiple channels • Drive for Results – Motivated by goals and performance metrics • Problem Solving – Approaches challenges with structure and persistence • Innovation – Open to creative sourcing and engagement strategies • Business Acumen – Understands how recruiting supports business success The Bottom Line Our Talent Acquisition Specialists play a critical role in connecting candidates with meaningful opportunities and supporting our clients’ hiring needs. At Velocity, your contributions matter, your effort is recognized, and your work directly impacts on the global workforce side by side with a driven, collaborative team.